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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1906

Page

17

Parables and Kingdom Teachings in Mark Chapter Four

The lesson analyzes Jesus teaching in Mark four verses, the parables of the sower, tares, mustard seed and heaven, and the mystery of the kingdom given to disciples. It explains seed, soil, and outcomes, and notes the four soil kinds, with emphasis on fruitful ground and enduring faith despite persecution. Also includes obituary notices for Mrs. Scheimann, detailing her German birth, emigration to America, marriage, and surviving relatives.

American Press Association Jesus Lim Tie Word Dee Ile Israel Jehovah Jehoveh Levene Trinn Joan Jems Nulby Chad Roy Tlim Moses David Jerusalem John iii Christ

Pioneer Woman Sophia Scheimann Dies in Fort Wayne at 78

Mrs Sophia Scheimann a pioneer Fort Wayne resident aged 78 died at 2 am Saturday at 314 East Jefferson street after a lengthy illness. She was widow of Frederick Scheimann a former merchant tailor in the city, who died in 1889. Other deaths and funerals noted.

Sophia Scheimann Fort Wayne East Jefferson Street

Malta-Vita Ad and Obituary Fusion Highlight Health and Loss

An old adage on nutrition extols Malta-Vita as a ready to eat breakfast staple rich in nourishment. The excerpt then notes the death of Mrs. Rosenberger of St Joe township, survived by her husband and three children, with extensive kin and church society affiliations.

Malta

Death of Fort Wayne native Sommers noted in city obituary

The obituary recalls the life of a Fort Wayne native born September 16, 1863 who worked at his uncle H. G. Wagner’s drug store for decades. Surviving are his widow and three children, plus a brother Richard Sommers. he served on the city council and belonged to the Cathedral congregation. Funeral services set for Thursday at 9 AM.

Fort Wayne H. G. Wagner Wagner Sommers Richard Sommers

Remains of Isador Friend Brought to Fort Wayne

Isador Friend formerly in Fort Wayne clothing trade died Saturday in Little Rock at 37. He was unmarried and survived by three brothers A I Friend of Chicago Henry and Will Friend actors with New York address. The brothers once ran Friends Enterprise clothing store in the Mac Dougall block. Remains brought to Fort Wayne over the Wabash railroad and interred in Lindenwood Jewish cemetery.

Isador Friend Little Rock Ark Mr. Friend Fort Wayne A. I. Friend Chicago Henry Will Friend New York Friends’ Enterprise MacDougall Block Fort Warne Lindenwood Cemetery

Tragic Pneumonia Claims Widmann Children in Erie Street

The Widmann family, Charles and his wife, lose two children, Louise aged 4 and John aged 5, within an hour from pneumonia after a brief illness. A double funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 PM from the residence and 2:30 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Charles Widmann Erie Street Louise John St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Mrs Anna Habel Dies Suddenly at 36 in Hospital

Mrs Anna Habel, 36, wife of William C Habel of Hale avenue, died suddenly at St Josephs hospital just before 10 p m Monday after a week as a patient. Cause believed heart clot. Survived by husband, no children, parents Mr and Mrs Christopher C Miller, three sisters Mrs C Rabel Mrs Otto Hehmeyer Huntington and Mrs Minnie Forrest Lima Ohio. Funeral services Thursday on Hale avenue.

Anna Habel William C. Habel Hale Avenue St. Joseph’s Hospital Habel Pennsylvania Company Christopher C. Miller C. Rabel Otto Hehmeyer Huntington Minnie Forrest Lima Ohio

Ladies Shirt Waists and Lawn Waists Sale List

Advertisement lists women garments with assorted prices from 20 to 198 dollars, showing colored lawn and white lawn waists with discounts. Noted are short sleeve waists at 98 cents and various price points including 45c 75c 89c 98c 1.18 1.25 1.48 and 1.98, with emphasis on value and double worth.

Variety of 5c to 60c Knit Garments for All Ages

An early 20th century advertisement lists ladies vests at 5 to 20 cents, Union Suits at 60 cents, knit drawers at 10 cents, missies vests at 5 cents, and children's knit waists in all sizes at 12 cents, highlighting low prices across small wardrobe basics.

Linen And Lawn Suits Sell At Low Prices

Linen suits priced at 1.25 while lawn suits list at 1.48 1.75 and 1.98 reflecting bargain apparel. Local shop highlights affordable summer wear with multiple price points for linen and lawn fabrics.

Edith Burry Passes at Fifteen Months in Wagner Street Home

Edith Burry the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Burry of 54 Wagner street died at eight o'clock Tuesday morning aged fifteen months.

Edith Burry Emil Burry Wagner Street

Death of Miss Lillie Meads on Love Street

Miss Lillie Meads aged 53 died Tuesday afternoon at her home on Love street after years of invalidism. Death was caused by a complication of diseases.

Lillie Meads Love Street Miss Meads

New Wall Paper Variety and Prices at Hulls Calhoun

L O Hull at 830 Calhoun St lists a wide range of wallpaper options with various prices. shoppers can compare styles and pick affordable patterns for home decorating.

L. O. Hull L. O. Hull’s Calhoun St L. O. Halls

Silk Skirts and Petticoats Sale Prices

Silk skirts priced at 4.89 and 5.00 with extra values. Mercerized petticoats offered by the car load. Prices listed 50c Tic 89c 98c 1.18 1.48 1.89. Kane's special Heatherbloom Petticoats advertised worth 4.00 now 2.15.

Kane

Husband-Detective Stunt Leads to Arrests in City Court

Fred F Root, a cement paying contractor from Angola, posed as a detective Monday night and caused the arrest of his wife Elnora Root and Joseph Kraig, both fined in city court. Mrs Root testified she left her husband last July over lack of support and abuse. Root had sought to frame testimony for a divorce action with Detective Rule aid, locating Mrs Root at the Irwin house on West Superior Street. She claimed coercion and forced work during their marriage, while Kraig defended his stay for protection. The report notes another case, John Holloran, a drunken tailor seeking to leave the city.

Fred F. Root Angola Elnora Root Joseph Kraig Irwin House West Superior Street Kraig Root John Holloran

Butz Jacob Butz Jr dies at 25 in Wells Street home

Jacob Butz Jr 25 died Saturday at 8 am at 1605 Wells Street from hernia after a ten day illness. A cook by trade he was unmarried. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Butz one brother and two sisters. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from the residence with Lindenwood cemetery.

Jacob Butz, Jr Wells Street Hernia Butz Jacob Butz Lindenwood

Death of Esther Wimmer at age 2 in pneumonia

Esther Wimmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Winmer of 2415 Smith street died at five thirty a m Saturday from pneumonia aged 2 years 2 months 15 days. The service was held at 2 o'clock from the residence conducted by Rev Luehr.

Esther Wimmer Henry Winmer Smith Street Luehr Ofielating

Mrs Jane Baker Dies at 72 in Wayne Township

Mrs Jane Baker longtime Allen county resident died Sunday at her Wayne township home from heart trouble aged 72. Born in Kent Fnegeland she came to America in 1873. Survived by sons Thomas J and Albert Baker daughters Mrs Kate E Mason Mrs Clara Scarlet and Mrs Honor March all of this city twenty two grandchildren and three brothers. Funeral 1 30 from residence and 2 o clock from Prairie Grove church.

Jane Baker Allen County Wayne Township Prairie Grove Church

Sister M Apre Dies After Surgery At 48

Sister M Apre, member of the Order of the Precious Blood, died Sunday evening at St. Josephs hospital after surgery. She was 48, born Ruch. Schone Co. took charge of the remains and they were shipped to Mercer county Ohio for funeral services and interment to be held at the mothers home.

M. Apre Order of the Precious Blood St. Joseph's Hospital Ruch Schone & Co Mercer County Ohio

Patrick O'Brien veteran Fort Wayne resident dies at 78

Patrick O'Brien aged 78 a longtime Fort Wayne resident and former Pennsylvania shops employee died at 8 25 am Saturday at the home of his son in law Anthony J Zurbach on West De Wald street from a paralysis attack lasting a week Two daughters survive and he was born in Ireland and retired years ago from his shop work

Patrick O’brien Fort Wayne Anthony J. Zurbach West de Wald Street Mr. O'Brien Ireland Pennsylvania

Hosiery sale listing with varied prices and items

A compact sale notice advertising women and children hosiery including Ladies 1214c Black Hose, Lace Hose 10c, 25c value items at 14c, 50c Fancy Hosiery at 25c, Children's Double Knee Hose 9c, Infants' Hose 5c per pair.

Special Snaps and Sewing Articles Snap Sale

Special Snaps priced at 2c per dozen. Hooks and Eyes cost 1c. Pearl Buttons 8c per dozen. Linen Thread 4c. Pins per paper. Machine Thread 2c.

Ladies and children’s wear sale yard goods

Drapery sale bulletin lists muslin drawers 19th century at 23 49 cents. Night gowns offered at 49 79 98 cents. Muslin skirts priced at 75 cents value for 49 cents. A $1.50 muslin skirt item available for 98 cents.

Bargain Household Goods Sale List

Tea spoons three cent set table spoons seven cent set knives and forks thirty seven cents per dozen twenty five cents pocket knives ten cents fifty cents pocket knives thirty cents razors forty cents safety razors tic alarm clocks seventy five cents one hundred envelopes five cents green sets ten cents scissors thirty five cent values twenty cents croquet sets forty five cents per set wire waste baskets twenty five cents bird cages forty five cents chair seats four cents looking glasses nine cents to ninety eight cents window shades nine cents brass curtain rods high chairs worth one dollar two cents

Local Ledger Clearout of Mens and Boys Wear

Advertises turnovers at 10c each and a range of shirts and pants for men and boys. Gents negligee shirts 25c, work shirts 25c, boys waists 11 5c, boys pants 26c, boys overalls 25c, gents overalls 42c, laundered shirts 29c.

Dustman Dies at 24 in Roanoke Home

Clarence Dustman, longtime employee of S. F. Bowser & Co. and a well known Fort Wayne figure, died at noon Monday at his parents home in Roanoke. He was 24 and unmarried.

Clarence Dustman S. F. Bowser & Co Fort Wayne Roanoke Mr. Dustman

Fort Wayne and South Bend Air Line Traction Plans May Start

Officials announce grading for the new line will begin May 15, starting immediately west of the Fort Wayne city limits. The firm has secured all right of way except small portions of the twenty miles closest to South Bend.

Fort Wayne

Charles J H Schroeder Dies After Stroke at 1:20 P M

Charles J H Schroeder born 1860 in Fort Wayne died at his home 625 West Washington boulevard after a stroke at 1 20 p m Friday. He had paralysis since 1904 and Brights disease but remained active until yesterday. Survived by wife Louisa Lahmeyer son Carl 17 and parents Louis C and the family brother Louis. Former drug business partner with his brother for 28 years retired five years ago. Active in music circles member of Musicians Union Citizens band Knights of Pythias lodge No 101. The death came as a shock though health had been poor.

Bright Scheimann Diethe Hanover Germany America New York City Fort Warne Brooklyn Frederick Ecelmann Dora Buhrkuh A. E. Koster Green Bank N. J Charles J. H. Schroeder West Washington Boulevard Mr. Schroeder Louis C. Schroeder Fort Wayne Tes.t Louisa Lahmeyer Carl Schroeder Louis Schroeder Musicians’ Union Citizens’ Band Lodge No. 101 Knights of Pythias Schroeder

Mrs Catherine Pence Dies at 63 in St Joseph Hospital

Mrs Catherine Pence widow of Hamilton Pence died Friday at St Joseph hospital aged 63. Survived by children Mary Ecenbarger Mathias Moon Lillie Keenan John Charles Hoon Mrs da Bryant and Howard Hoon. Member of United Brethren South Whitley Pocahontas Ladies of the Golden Eagles Lion S Bass Relief corps. Services Monday at 1 30 from her daughter's home and 2 from First M E church with Relief Corps ritualistic service.

Catherine Pence Hamilton Pence St. Joseph Hospital Mary Ecenbarger Oliver Street Pence Mathias Moon Lillie Keenan John Charles Hoon da Bryant Huntington Howard Hoon Oklahoma United Brethren Church South Whitley Pocahontas Ladies of the Golden Eagles Lion S. Bass Relief Corps M. E Relief Corps

Death of Henry G Sommers Wagner Drug Store Owner

Henry G Sommers owner of the Wagner drug store on Calhoun street died at 7 30 am Monday at his home 122 Washington boulevard east aged 42 He had long been an invalid yet through a protracted period of suffering he maintained a stout heart and a kindly patience that sustained him

Henry G. Sommers Wagner Drug Store Calhoun Street Washington Boulevard East Mr. Sommers

Ee-zine Promised Free Sample for Skin Diseases

An advertisement pledges free sample bottles of Ee-zine to readers suffering any skin eruption or germ ailment. It offers a $50 reward for eczema not promptly cured, claims rapid relief and permanent cure, and notes hospital and physician use. Address The Physicians Laboratories Chicago for samples and instructions.

Physicians Laboratories Boyce Building Chicago Ill

Fire destroys home near Churubusco Northwest of town

Fire Sunday evening razed the home of George Ott four miles northwest of Churubusco. Prices at L O halls 830 Calhoun St mention costs or sales. B McManug, once Fort Wayne poet, now lives in a Dakota Band Lands shack with only sky and land for company.

George Ott Churubusco Ss. B. McManug Fort Wayne Dakota

The Hawetien hoard of Sree tas

Fragmentary text referencing a hoard or treasure discovery linked to a place or person named Sree tas. The readable portion provides no clear event date or location to confirm specifics for a complete summary.

Local accessory sale advertisement listing prices

The notice lists cuff pins at 50 cents, jeweled back combs at 25 cents, ladies bracelets at $1.00, ladies jeweled hat pins and beauty pins at 5 cents per dozen, gents cuff buttons at 2 cents, collar buttons at 3 cents per dozen, and collar button sets at 3 cents.

We Wish to Close Out All Baskets at aNc on the Dollar

A brief shop notice states liquidation of all baskets at the location aNc with prices set to one dollar. The ad emphasizes clearance and invites customers to claim remaining stock before closing. The source provides no additional names dates or contact details.

aNc

Watches at cut prices for ladies and gents

Bargain watches priced at one dollar feature ladies and gents styles. Gold tone or gold plated options promise affordable timekeeping with fashionable appeal for shoppers seeking low price wearable accessories.

Trial of Young Knight Ends in Acquittal

Huntington April 24 Joseph Knight was acquitted by a jury of killing Kenneth Willetts, aged 14, at Andrews in March. Knight claimed the death was an accident, saying Willetts ran into his open knife in self defense. The jury deliberated fifteen hours before rendering the verdict. The report also notes upcoming Indiana state meeting details for the Miami County Horse Thief Detective association with numerous officers listed and invitations sent. The annual meeting begins tomorrow.

Huntington Ind Joseph Knight Kenneth Willetts Andrews Knight Willetts George M. Lintz Bookwalter Metzger James McWeeny South Bend Peru John W. Wolpert Miami Edward G. Sourbier Indianapolis

Eastern Star Reception Draws Large Indianapolis Crowd

Indianapolis April 24. It is expected that at least 1,000 members of the Order of the Eastern Star and their friends will attend the reception tonight. In the receiving line officers and grand...

Indianapolis Order of the Faster Star

Indianapolis Meets Affects Journeymen Barbers Union

In Indianapolis on April 24 an incident or meeting involved a state organization of the Journeymen Barbers International Union. Details indicate a local city meeting impact influenced union activity and membership, reflecting labor organization momentum in the period.

Indianapolis Journeymen Barbers’ International Union

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